Justin II

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 565 to 574 (520-578)
Person human Q183813
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Justin II

Summary

Justin II is a human[1]. Born in Constantinople[2], he… he was born on 520[3]. He died in Constantinople[4]. He died on October 4, 578[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Constantinople[2], Justin II…
  • Justin II died in Constantinople[4].
  • Justin II was born on 520[3].
  • Justin II died on October 4, 578[5].
  • Justin II died on October 5, 578[8].
  • Justin II's mother was Vigilantia[9].
  • Among Justin II's spouses was Sophia[10].
  • A child of Justin II was Arabia[11].
  • A child of Justin II was Tiberius II Constantine[12].
  • Justin II held citizenship in Byzantine Empire[13].
  • Justin II worked as a politician[6].
  • Justin II held the position of Byzantine emperor[14].
  • Justin II held the position of ancient Roman senator[15].
  • Justin II's religion is recorded as Christianity[16].
  • Justin II is recorded as male[17].
  • Justin II's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Justin II's family is recorded as Justinian dynasty[19].
  • Justin II's Commons category is recorded as Iustinus II[20].
  • Justin II's given name is recorded as Justin[21].
  • Justin II's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Iustinus II[22].
  • Justin II's medical condition is recorded as insanity[23].
  • Justin II's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Justin II's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Justin II's described by source is recorded as Yuzhakov Big Encyclopedia[26].
  • Justin II's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Constantinople[2], Justin II… he was born on 520[3]. His mother was Vigilantia[9].

Career and Affiliations

Justin II worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Byzantine emperor[14], a historical position[28], in Byzantine Empire[29], founded in 0395[30] and ancient Roman senator[15], a position[31], in Ancient Rome[32].

Personal Life

Among Justin II's spouses was Sophia[10]. Children include Arabia[11], b. 0550[33], of Byzantine Empire[34] and Tiberius II Constantine[12], a governor[35], 0520–0582[36], of Byzantine Empire[37]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 4, 578[5] and October 5, 578[8]. Justin II passed away in Constantinople[4].

Why It Matters

Justin II has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Justin II born?

Justin II was born in Constantinople[2].

Where did Justin II die?

Justin II died in Constantinople[4].

Who were Justin II's parents?

Justin II's mother was Vigilantia[9].

Who was Justin II married to?

Justin II's spouses include Sophia[10].

What did Justin II do for work?

Justin II worked as politician[6].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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